DeKalb County
City in Illinois, United States
Overview
DeKalb County, centered on the city of DeKalb, blends college-town vibrancy with Midwestern charm. Home to Northern Illinois University, it's known for its historic architecture, local food scene, and welcoming community.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Illinois
Population
43,265
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
41.89°, -88.77°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$2,272
Local Cost
$1,492
Local Income
$2,450
Cashless
85
English
100
Temperature
9.2°C
Summer Avg
21.9°C
Winter Avg
-4.5°C
Record High
40.5°C
Record Low
-39.6°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
971 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
AUZ
Distance
28 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 85/100.